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CANCELED — Confirmed Tornado Warning for Parts of Limestone Co. Until 7:15 pm

Posted on August 18, 2021 by Scott Brown

At 647 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Athens, moving east at 35 mph. Continue reading →

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EXPIRED — Tornado Warning for Parts of Limestone Co. Until 7 pm

Posted on August 18, 2021 by Scott Brown

At 636 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 8 miles northwest of Athens, moving east at 30 mph. Continue reading →

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New Flood Warning for Parts of Colbert, Lauderdale Co. Until 7:45 pm

Posted on August 18, 2021 by Scott Brown

At 609 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Continue reading →

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EXPIRED — Flood Warning for Parts of Colbert, Lauderdale Co. Until 7:15 pm

Posted on August 18, 2021 by Scott Brown

At 546 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Continue reading →

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Alabama NewsCenter — Alabama: People With Weakened Immune Systems Eligible for Additional Vaccine Dose

Posted on August 18, 2021 by Scott Brown

The Alabama Department of Public Health has announced that people with weakened immune systems are now eligible for an additional dose of Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine following a primary mRNA vaccine series to help prevent serious and possibly life-threatening COVID-19. Continue reading →

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10 am Advisory — Henri Expected to Become a Hurricane by the Weekend

Posted on August 18, 2021 by Scott Brown

Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast during the next couple of days, but Henri is expected to become a hurricane by the weekend. Continue reading →

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10 am Advisory — Grace Strengthens Into a Category 1 Hurricane

Posted on August 18, 2021 by Scott Brown

Aircraft data indicate that maximum sustained winds are near 75 mph (120 km/h) with higher gusts. Some additional strengthening is forecast before the center of Grace reaches the eastern Yucatan Peninsula. Continue reading →

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WeatherBrains 813: We Can’t Get Toilets

Posted on August 18, 2021 by Scott Brown

Our Guest Weather Brain is the founder of Pawnee Storm Chasers. He is a US Army Veteran who was a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division. Listen to the amazing story of Parker Koppes! Continue reading →

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Alabama NewsCenter — People of Alabama: Averie Vulcano of Millbrook

Posted on August 17, 2021 by Scott Brown

Averie Vulcano plans to study art and animation when she finishes high school. Continue reading →

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Alabama NewsCenter — Alabama NewsCenter 2021 Football Preview: University of West Alabama

Posted on August 17, 2021 by Scott Brown

West Alabama coach Brett Gilliland says he doesn’t see a glaring weakness on his team this year and has leaders among the players in each position group. Continue reading →

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